14/08/2026
When lung cancer is caught early, survival chances are nearly 13 times higher than when it's caught late. That's the difference that screening makes.
Two years ago, our lung health assessment unit began operating across Greater Manchester as part of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme. Greater Manchester is one of the most deprived and underserved areas in England - exactly the kind of place where people can face the greatest barriers to getting checked, and where earlier diagnosis matters most.
Our lung health assessment unit works alongside a second unit equipped with a CT scanner. That means patients can be assessed and, if needed, receive a scan within the same appointment, in their neighbourhood, rather than at a hospital miles away.
In the last year alone, the unit carried out 29,263 lung health checks, leading to 12,638 baseline scans. Across the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme, 76% of lung cancers are now being caught at stage one or two, when treatment options are wider, and outcomes are significantly better.
The National Cancer Plan has committed to rolling out lung cancer screening across England by 2030, with a particular focus on reaching deprived communities. Our mobile units are already helping to make that a reality, and we’re here to go even further.
To support our mobile cancer care units and the patients who need them, please donate today - https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/donate-now/
